Winning blow: queen to e6 (e2·5)
c9-16123Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
28. Qxe6+ Kd8 29. Rh8+ Ne8 30. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd8, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #496.
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